CW Tokyo 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eder Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dunn
vs
Jones

199 cm
26
274 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

198 cm
26
235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bam Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eder Jones!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunn lands the left hand.
Dunn throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Dunn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Eder Jones has been cut.
A head kick misses from Dunn.
A jab from Dunn misses.
Dunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dunn throws a nice head kick!
Dunn is looking to clinch.
Dunn misses with a straight right.
Dunn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunn fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunn tries to clinch but Jones moves away

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Dunn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones distracts Dunn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dunn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Jones seems to be looking for submissions.

Jones is working for a kimura but Dunn is defending it quite comfortably.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones winds up and cracks Dunn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Jones prevents Dunn from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dunn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jones.

Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Dunn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dunn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones stops Dunn from standing up.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Dunn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Dunn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunn manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Dunn's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dunn to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jones is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dunn pulls down on the head and he's put Jones to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bam Dunn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Zakrzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inyo Mahmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahmi has chosen Burning Season as his entrance music. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Zakrzewski
vs
Mahmi

178 cm
28
183 lbs
21 - 16 - 3

180 cm
26
179 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Zakrzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Inyo Mahmi!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahmi. That's going to slow Zakrzewski down.
Zakrzewski is breathing heavily.
Mahmi throws a body punch but Zakrzewski moves out of range.
Mahmi lands with a cross.
Zakrzewski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mahmi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zakrzewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmi with a nice cross.
Mahmi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahmi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahmi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahmi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zakrzewski was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zakrzewski.
Mahmi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zakrzewski.

Mahmi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Mahmi from controlling successfully.
Mahmi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zakrzewski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zakrzewski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mahmi preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi trying to control but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.

Inyo Mahmi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mahmi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahmi misses with a jab to the body
and Zakrzewski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zakrzewski misses the jab.
Mahmi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zakrzewski doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Mahmi.
Mahmi shoots in and drives through. Zakrzewski sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zakrzewski counters with a two punch combo.
Zakrzewski staying out of range there.
Zakrzewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmi.
Mahmi blocks the body kick.
Mahmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mahmi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zakrzewski's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mahmi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmi. Zakrzewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakrzewski is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zakrzewski.
Mahmi loads up on a big right hand but Zakrzewski slips the punch.
Mahmi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zakrzewski's calf.
Zakrzewski avoids the body shot from Mahmi.
Mahmi throws out a loose jab but Zakrzewski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahmi lands a jab to the nose.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahmi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zakrzewski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahmi moves in looking to clinch but Zakrzewski pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inyo Mahmi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inyo Mahmi's cut.
That's time! Zakrzewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No luck for Mahmi with that takedown attempt.
Mahmi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zakrzewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahmi.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch up.
Jab by Zakrzewski.
Zakrzewski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmi. Zakrzewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakrzewski is just out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zakrzewski avoids the body shot from Mahmi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmi. Zakrzewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mariusz Zakrzewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Mahmi finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmi. Zakrzewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mahmi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zakrzewski was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahmi.
Mahmi lands a jab.
Zakrzewski throws a right hand that misses
and Mahmi counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmi misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zakrzewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahmi throws a series of punches but Zakrzewski avoids them all with ease.
Mahmi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zakrzewski rather than just go for the knockout.
A nice combination there by Mahmi.
Mahmi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zakrzewski misses with a head kick.
Mahmi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakrzewski manages to avoid it.
Mahmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zakrzewski moves away.
Mahmi misses the shot to the body.
Mahmi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi throws a looping overhand right but Zakrzewski ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmi throws a shot from downtown. Zakrzewski moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahmi misses the target.
Mahmi misses with an uppercut. Zakrzewski saw that one coming.
Mahmi lands a nice shot that snaps Zakrzewski's head back.
Mahmi swings for the body but Zakrzewski moves out of range.
Mahmi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Zakrzewski. Those never looked like landing.
Mahmi scores with the left hand. Zakrzewski knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mahmi lands a right hook to the body.
Mahmi misses with a body shot
and Zakrzewski counters with a series of strikes. Mahmi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mahmi tests Zakrzewski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahmi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zakrzewski moves away.
Mahmi looks to land a right hand but Zakrzewski moved out of range.
Zakrzewski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inyo Mahmi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Inyo Mahmi's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Mahmi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakrzewski is just out of range.
Mahmi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakrzewski is just out of range.
Mahmi misses with a series of wild punches.
Zakrzewski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahmi.
Zakrzewski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmi lands with a good body shot.
Good work by Zakrzewski as he checks the leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zakrzewski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Mahmi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahmi scores with a punch to the head.
Inyo Mahmi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mahmi takes a swing at Zakrzewski's ribcage but misses.
Zakrzewski misses with a wild combination.
Mahmi throws a leg kick but Zakrzewski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mahmi thows a body shot but no joy.
Zakrzewski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zakrzewski there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi misses the body punch
and Mahmi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahmi throws a body punch but Zakrzewski moves out of range.
Mahmi misses with a body shot.
Inyo Mahmi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahmi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahmi. Zakrzewski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zakrzewski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahmi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mahmi misses with a body shot.
Zakrzewski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zakrzewski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakrzewski manages to avoid it.
Zakrzewski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahmi throws a low kick, looking for Zakrzewski's leg but Zakrzewski calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Mahmi misses its intended target.
Zakrzewski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahmi thumps Zakrzewski with a low kick.
Zakrzewski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahmi.
Mahmi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zakrzewski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahmi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahmi connects with a body shot that sends Zakrzewski's belly button to the back.
Mahmi lands with a good body shot.
Mariusz Zakrzewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zakrzewski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zakrzewski duly obliges.
Zakrzewski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mahmi counters with a left to the body.
Zakrzewski throws a leg kick
and Mahmi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahmi connects with a solid leg kick.
Mahmi connects with a body shot.
Mahmi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahmi tries to clinch there but Zakrzewski circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Inyo Mahmi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mahmi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inyo Mahmi!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Bloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drederic Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatum has chosen Corrosion of Conformity - Vote with a bullet as his entrance music. Orlando Bloom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bloom
vs
Tatum

172 cm
27
140 lbs
15 - 17 - 0

175 cm
27
142 lbs
16 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Bloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Drederic Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloom is looking to clinch.
Bloom throws a chopping leg kick but Tatum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bloom wants to clinch.
Tatum lands a jab to Bloom's midsection.

Tatum moves into the clinch.
Bloom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tatum pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tatum gets through Bloom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bloom tries to pull guard but Tatum won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Tatum.
Tatum stalling against the cage.
Tatum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bloom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloom creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tatum's defenses.
Tatum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bloom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloom misses with the head strike.
Bloom tries to stall but Tatum uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bloom gets through Tatum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tatum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bloom stalling in the clinch but Tatum improves position.
Tatum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bloom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tatum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tatum just leaning against Bloom, taking a breather.
Bloom misses with an elbow over the top.
Tatum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bloom backwards.
Bloom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tatum lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tatum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlando Bloom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tatum has closed the distance and engaged Bloom in a clinch.

Tatum breaks the clinch.
Tatum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloom.
Bloom closes the distance but Tatum moves to the side
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.

Tatum clinches up with Bloom and pushes him back against the cage.
Tatum presses Bloom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Tatum has clasped his hands together around Bloom's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Tatum tries for a kimura but Bloom is defending well.

Tatum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bloom, who protects the arm well.

Tatum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bloom has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloom is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Tatum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tatum works to advance to full mount. Bloom defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tatum controlling the pace for now.

Tatum working for a guillotine from mount but Bloom is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tatum trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Tatum might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Bloom tries to lock up and control but Tatum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Tatum is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bloom is surviving well by controlling Tatum's body position as best he can.
Tatum controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bloom is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drederic Tatum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Bloom's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tatum keeps the fight on the outside.
Bloom tries to clinch there but Tatum circles away.

Tatum looking to score a takedown here. Bloom is defending well but Tatum drives through and ends up in Bloom's guard.

Tatum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tatum seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloom keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.
Tatum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bloom is keeping the position for now.
Tatum trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drederic Tatum has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Drederic Tatum was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bloom tries to clinch up
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Tatum throws an overhand right that lands on Bloom's shoulder, as Bloom tries to avoid the shot.
Bloom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bloom wants to clinch up but Tatum keeps it at a distance.
Tatum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Tatum.
Nice defenses there by Bloom.
Tatum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Tatum forces Bloom back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloom is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tatum is defending well.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tatum.
A shot in the inside from Tatum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bloom.
Tatum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum tries to throw a body punch but Bloom avoids it by throwing Tatum back against the cage.
Bloom struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
Bloom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tatum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bloom throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tatum cracks Bloom with a nice body shot.
Tatum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Tatum breaks from the clinch.
Bloom wants to clinch.

Tatum closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tatum.
Tatum digs a right hand underneath Bloom's ribcage. Bloom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Tatum.
Tatum is pressed up against the cage. Bloom has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tatum down to the mat. Tatum avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Bloom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bloom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bloom darts in and clinches Tatum up against the cage.
Bloom working aggressively here.
Bloom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Tatum turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tatum manages to end up in side control.
Tatum advances nicely into full mount.
Tatum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Tatum is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bloom can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Tatum is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bloom to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bloom shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatum controlling from the full mount.
Tatum's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bloom tries to reverse the position but Tatum maintains control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatum looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Tatum has control of Bloom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bloom regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drederic Tatum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Orlando Bloom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bloom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bloom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tatum's sensitive parts.

Tatum closes the distance and clinches.
Tatum lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloom.
Bloom lands with a left to the head.

Tatum manages to break the clinch.
Bloom closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tatum counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Tatum tries to keep at a distance but Bloom has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum digs a right hand underneath Bloom's ribcage. Bloom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bloom misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Tatum on the inside.
Bloom is trying to pull guard but Tatum has him pressed against the cage.
Bloom drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tatum pulls his leg out and moves away.

Tatum gets a double leg takedown into Bloom's guard.
Bloom is trying to keep Tatum in close.
Tatum showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tatum trying to control but Bloom is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloom being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Tatum drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tatum jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tatum won't allow Bloom to sweep him here.
Tatum looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bloom keeping moving, preventing Tatum from controlling successfully.

Drederic Tatum has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bloom wants to clinch
and Tatum counters with a one-two to the body.
Bloom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tatum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum fails to land the takedown.
Bloom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Bloom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bloom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tatum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tatum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tatum scores with a nice head shot.
Bloom throws a solid leg kick but Tatum takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bloom.
Tatum swats away the attempt to clinch by Bloom.

Tatum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Tatum.
Bloom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloom backwards.

Tatum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bloom moves in looking to clinch but Tatum pushes him off.
Orlando Bloom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatum swings for the body but Bloom moves out of range.
Bloom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good standup being displayed there by Tatum as he connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tatum.

Tatum scores a takedown into full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatum wants to control the pace but Bloom is squirming around nicely.

Tatum is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bloom has managed to escape the submission attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drederic Tatum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tatum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drederic Tatum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akiyama Shinichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erek Shawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erek Shawn looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Shinichi
vs
Shawn

155 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
135 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akiyama Shinichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erek Shawn!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinichi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shawn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Shawn scores with a takedown into Shinichi's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shinichi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shawn manages to get himself to full guard.
Shawn is looking to sweep but instead, Shinichi has passed into half guard.

Shinichi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Shawn defend it? Shinichi steps over the head and cranks it - Shawn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Shinichi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Akiyama Shinichi!
An out of breath Akiyama Shinichi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Random (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Cheung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Random comes to the cage accompanied by Nas - Made you look. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Random
vs
Cheung

184 cm
30
210 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

165 cm
23
213 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rock Random!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eddie Cheung!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Shimada and Yasuomi Hirokawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Random. That's going to slow Cheung down.
Random lands with a good body shot.

Random instigates a clinch.
Random creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Random lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Eddie Cheung has been cut.
Random lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cheung takes an elbow to the temple.
Cheung is trying to break free.
Random lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Random lands an elbow that stopped Cheung in his tracks for a moment.
Cheung wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cheung is trying to break free.
Random crunches a lovely knee into Cheung's ribcage.
Cheung looks gassed!
Random lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Random working Cheung over with knees to the body.
Random lands a good knee to the midsection. Cheung won't want to take too many of those.
Random lands a nice elbow.
Random lands a knee to the head.
Random lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Random will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cheung up against the cage.

Random pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Random closes the distance and pushes Cheung back into the cage.
Cheung is trying to force a seperation but Random has the dominant position.
Cheung working hard to break the clinch.
Cheung is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cheung is trying to break the clinch but Random has him pressed against the cage.
Random lands a damaging elbow.
Cheung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Random lands an elbow inside.
Random works on Cheung's body with a couple of short punches.
Random keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cheung's efforts to push away.
Cheung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Random landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheung tries to break free but Random pushes him back against the cage.
Random comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cheung is trying to push Random away but Random has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Random lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Random.
Nice elbow from Random.
Cheung takes a knee right on the jaw!

Random breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Random throws a nice outside leg kick.
Random jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

Random pushes Cheung up against the cage in a clinch.
Cheung wants to break the clinch but can't.
Random scores with a knee to the head.
Random lands an elbow inside that Cheung shrugs off.
Random comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Random creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Random is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Random lands with a short shot to the head.
Random keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cheung's efforts to push away.
Random has Cheung pressed against the cage, preventing Cheung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Random.
Stalling in the clinch from Random.
Random is leaning against Cheung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Random lands a left hand.
Cheung takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cheung is looking to break free of the clinch but Random has double underhooks.

Random breaks the clinch.
Random works the jab nicely.
Eddie Cheung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Random scores with a head kick. Cheung tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Random throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Random darts in and clinches Cheung up against the cage.
Random lands an elbow just above Cheung 's eye.
Nice elbow from Random.
Random throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Random lands a nice elbow.
Random lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Random.
Random lands an elbow that stopped Cheung in his tracks for a moment.
Random lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Random comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Random is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cheung is trying to break the clinch but Random is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Knees in the clinch landing for Random.
Random unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cheung lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Random lands an elbow inside that Cheung shrugs off.

That has opened up Eddie Cheung's cut even more.
Random lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rock Random dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Cheung's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Random lands with a straight right. Cheung didn't see that one coming.
Cheung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Random circles away quickly and effectively.
Random misses with a few strikes there.

Random forces Cheung back against the cage and clinches.
Random creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cheung's defenses.
Random with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Random gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Random lands a knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Random prevents Cheung from breaking the clinch.
Random leaning his opponent against the cage.
Random lands an elbow inside that Cheung shrugs off.
Cheung is breathing heavily.
Random lands a good knee to the midsection. Cheung won't want to take too many of those.
Random works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Random lands an elbow just above Cheung 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Random.
Cheung tries to break free but Random pushes him back against the cage.

Random pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheung takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Random scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rock Random is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cheung gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rock Random!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jukko Hamalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xtreme Mma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamalainen comes to the cage accompanied by the Finnish National Anthem. Mma is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Wont Back Down. Xtreme Mma told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hamalainen
vs
Mma

190 cm
33
266 lbs
26 - 11 - 1

225 cm
29
300 lbs
15 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Experienced

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jukko Hamalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xtreme Mma!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mma lands a right hook to the body.

Mma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mma trying to control from half guard but Hamalainen is working away.
Mma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hamalainen manages to get to full guard.
Hamalainen working a defensive guard here.
Mma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mma throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamalainen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mma postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mma is working Hamalainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mma sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hamalainen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mma postures up.
Hamalainen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mma preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mma pushes down on Hamalainen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hamalainen wants to get back to full guard.
Mma landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mma looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamalainen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mma lands a nice short elbow.
Mma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mma trying to control the action but Hamalainen is working from the bottom.
Mma working the head and body with strikes.
Mma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hamalainen's head.
Hamalainen manages to get to full guard.
Mma preventing the sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hamalainen working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hamalainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mma wants to control from the top but Hamalainen keeps moving.
Hamalainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mma trying to control but Hamalainen is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Xtreme Mma wasn't active enough on the ground.

Mma dives in and scores a takedown into Hamalainen's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mma postures up in Hamalainen's guard and throws a big left but Hamalainen blocks it.
Mma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hamalainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mma has managed to get both his arms back between Hamalainen's legs - danger averted.
Mma lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mma stopping the sweep attempt from Hamalainen.
Mma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hamalainen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mma defends it easily.
Mma trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamalainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xtreme Mma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mma throws a series of strikes that have Hamalainen backpedaling.
Xtreme Mma is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Mma clinches with his opponent.
Hamalainen tries to pull guard but Mma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mma gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hamalainen.
Hamalainen lands a hook that snaps the head of Mma backwards.
Hamalainen prevents a body shot from Mma.

Mma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Hamalainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hamalainen working a defensive guard here.
Hamalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hamalainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hamalainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamalainen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hamalainen keeping moving, preventing Mma from controlling successfully.
Mma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamalainen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mma has passed into side control.
Mma working the body and head with strikes.
Mma taking a breather here.
Mma is chipping away with strikes.
Hamalainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mma wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mma connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hamalainen some visible discomfort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mma lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hamalainen down.
Hamalainen trying to control but Mma flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Hamalainen is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mma.
Hamalainen breaks Mma's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Mma trying to control the position here.
Mma keeping moving, preventing Hamalainen from controlling successfully.

Mma looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mma looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hamalainen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hamalainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xtreme Mma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hamalainen is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamalainen is nestled in close to Mma, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamalainen wants to take a breather but Mma is having none of it.
Mma wants to control but Hamalainen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hamalainen stalling away here and it's allowed Mma to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hamalainen throws an elbow that misses. Mma uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hamalainen's guard. Nice move by Mma!
Mma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hamalainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mma postures up.
Hamalainen wants to control the position but Mma says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mma lands a nice short elbow.

Hamalainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mma pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mma is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamalainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hamalainen wants to sweep but Mma has passed to side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mma wants to control but Hamalainen is keeping him busy.
Mma working away.
Hamalainen is not content to let Mma control the position.
Hamalainen is trying to escape the position but Mma is controlling the position.
Hamalainen is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mma connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hamalainen is trying to control Mma's posture but Mma avoids it.
Mma working the body and head with strikes.

Mma is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hamalainen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xtreme Mma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jab from Mma.

Mma bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mma working the ground and pound from side control.
Mma trying to control the action but Hamalainen is working from the bottom.
Hamalainen is trying to improve his position.

Mma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hamalainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hamalainen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma wants to control but Hamalainen is keeping him busy.
Mma wants to pass to mount but Hamalainen is defending the position.
Mma throwing shots but Hamalainen is blocking nicely.
Hamalainen trying to get back to full guard but Mma takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mma raining down shots from the mount!
Mma looking to finish Hamalainen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hamalainen!
Hamalainen taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamalainen tries to lock up and control but Mma gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mma fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Hamalainen is rocked!
Mma unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Hamalainen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Mma celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xtreme Mma!
During a confident post fight interview, Xtreme Mma thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Creaturos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Taalasmaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Creaturos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Riverside - O2 Panic Room. Taalasmaa has chosen Jore Marjaranta - Tunteisiin as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Creaturos
vs
Taalasmaa

185 cm
33
194 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

184 cm
32
194 lbs
24 - 8 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Good elbows
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Creaturos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Taalasmaa!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Creaturos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taalasmaa's guard.
Taalasmaa controls Creaturos momentarily but Creaturos frees himself.
Taalasmaa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creaturos preventing the sweep.
Creaturos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taalasmaa is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Creaturos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Creaturos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taalasmaa tries to roll over but Creaturos keeps him under control.
Creaturos is trying to control the action in half guard but Taalasmaa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creaturos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Creaturos working the head and body with strikes.
Taalasmaa wants to improve his position but Creaturos is controlling well.
Creaturos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taalasmaa keeps working.
Creaturos is controlling the pace.
Creaturos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taalasmaa for as long as he can get away with.
Taalasmaa wants to get back to full guard but Creaturos has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos scoring with strikes but Taalasmaa is staying in there.
Creaturos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Taalasmaa?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taalasmaa in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Creaturos raining down shots from the mount!
Creaturos avoids the attempt from Taalasmaa to control.
Creaturos landing punches.
Creaturos raining down shots from the mount!
Creaturos looking to control but Taalasmaa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Taalasmaa is in a horrible position here. Creaturos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Creaturos.

Taalasmaa is rocked!
Taalasmaa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A big strike lands for Creaturos! That's really hurt Taalasmaa and he's turned his back - Creaturos keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Creaturos jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Creaturos!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Cristos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Don't You Give Your Love Away . A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cristos's choice of entrance music: Cypress Hill - Hand on the Pump. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Brown
vs
Cristos

175 cm
30
171 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

178 cm
32
180 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Martin Cristos!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cristos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cristos misses the shot to the body.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cristos throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cristos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cristos is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
Cristos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cristos is looking for a sweep.
Cristos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Brown has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Cristos is working from the bottom.
Cristos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cristos is looking for a sweep.
Brown wants to control but Cristos is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cristos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cristos is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cristos gets back to full guard.
Cristos wants to get back to his feet but Brown is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cristos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cristos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Cristos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Cristos's knee but Cristos avoids it well.
Cristos scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cristos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cristos misses with a series of wild punches.
Cristos throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cristos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Cristos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cristos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cristos scrambles back to his feet.
Cristos blocks a jab.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Cristos cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cristos scores with a hook.
Cristos thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That kick from Cristos tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cristos takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cristos lands with a right hand.

Cristos closes the distance and clinches.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cristos lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Cristos controls his hands.
Cristos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cristos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cristos tries to stall but Brown uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Brown trying to control the position but instead, Cristos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brown into the cage.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Cristos avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.

Cristos breaks the clinch.
Brown avoids the head kick by Cristos.
Cristos moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cristos staying out of range there.
Brown walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cristos.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Cristos is just out of range.
Cristos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Cristos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Brown throws out a leg kick but Cristos moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
Cristos cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cristos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cristos throws out the jab.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cristos moves away.
Brown blocks a jab.
Cristos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cristos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Cristos off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown connects with a body shot.
Cristos thows a body shot but no joy.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cristos.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cristos.
Cristos misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Martin Cristos has been cut.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown stuns Cristos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cristos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cristos moves away.
Cristos throws out a powerful jab.
Brown moves away from the strike by Cristos.
A telegraphed right hand from Cristos misses the target.
Brown moves out of range of the leg kick from Cristos.
Cristos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Martin Cristos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cristos connects with a solid leg kick.
Cristos just misses with a punch to the body.
Cristos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cristos moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cristos manages to avoid it.
Cristos connects with a jab.
Cristos punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Cristos misses.
Brown defending well as Cristos loads up on a big left hand.
Brown throws a body punch but Cristos moves out of range.
Cristos slips a jab from Brown.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Cristos scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cristos jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.

Brown is rocked!
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Cristos! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Cristos!
After winning the bout, Martin Cristos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.